Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 1 October 2026
- Submission deadline
- 29 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £624,800,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 092751-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-066174
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 80000000Education and training services
Description
The Department for Education (DfE) is procuring a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework to support the Government's investment in workforce development and SEND reform across the education sector. The Framework will establish a route to market for the development and delivery of high-quality SEND and inclusion CPD services for education professionals and support future requirements during the Framework term. The Framework will be divided into the following Sub-Lots: • Sub-Lot 1.1 School Teachers and Leaders (£40m) • Sub-Lot 1.2 Further Education Teachers and Leaders (£23m) • Sub-Lot 1.3 Teaching Assistants (£35m) • Sub-Lot 1.4 Further Education Support Staff (£17m) • Sub-Lot 1.5 Combined Audiences (£235m) The Framework will support the procurement of a range of SEND and inclusion CPD services, including research, content development, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, digital learning solutions, participant recruitment and training delivery. The Department may commission services through future competitions conducted in accordance with the Framework Agreement. DfE is also procuring up to seven …
Lots (5)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Teachers and Leaders | 80000000 Education and training services | £32,000,000 |
| 2 | Further Education Teachers and Leaders | 80000000 Education and training services | £18,400,000 |
| 3 | School Teaching Assistants | 80000000 Education and training services | £28,000,000 |
| 4 | Further Education Support Staff | 80000000 Education and training services | £13,600,000 |
| 5 | Combined Audiences | 80000000 Education and training services | £188,000,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 092751-2026 · 1 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 29 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £624,800,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Department for Education (United Kingdom).
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